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Her music. Her life. Her legacy. - Back to Black
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Title: Back to Black

Release Date: 11 Apr 2024

Runtime: 2h 2m

Genre: Music, History, Drama

Director: Monumental Pictures, StudioCanal

Production Companies: Monumental Pictures, StudioCanal

Overview: The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame from her early days in Camden through the making of her groundbreaking album, Back to Black that catapulted Winehouse to global fame. Told through Amy’s eyes and inspired by her deeply personal lyrics, the film explores and embraces the many layers of the iconic artist and the tumultuous love story at the center of one of the most legendary albums of all time.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.7 (529 votes)

Cast

  • Amy: Marisa Abela
  • Blake: Jack O'Connell
  • Mitch: Eddie Marsan
  • Cynthia: Lesley Manville
  • Janis: Juliet Cowan
  • Nick Shymansky: Sam Buchanan
  • Perfume Paul: Pete Lee-Wilson
  • Great Auntie Renee: Thelma Ruby
  • Uncle Harold: Michael S. Siegel
  • Auntie Melody: Matilda Thorpe
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